On Thursday, June nineteenth, I had the pleasure of attending the unique Beauté Noir Honoree Dinner on the iconic Georgian Terrace Resort in Atlanta, hosted by none aside from Janell Stephens, the visionary founding father of Camille Rose.
The night kicked off with a pink carpet second at 6 PM, setting the tone for what could be a vibrant celebration of tradition, creativity, and Black excellence. The theme Black Dandy Atlanta 2025 was a sartorial feast, drawing inspiration from the daring appears of this yr’s Met Gala, however with an unmistakably Atlanta twist. From colourful brocade fits to avant-garde equipment, the style didn’t disappoint!
I had the possibility to stroll the pink carpet and mingle with Atlanta’s best. The vibe was electrical, and it felt like town’s most influential voices have been all underneath one roof. The dinner honored change-makers like Mayor Andre Dickens, Cornell McBride Jr., and Germaine Bolds-Leftridge, amongst others, for his or her continued influence in enterprise, tradition, and neighborhood.
The night was flawlessly co-hosted by actress and comic B. Simone and rapper Yung Joc, who additionally stunned friends with a dwell efficiency that saved the power excessive.
This invite-only gathering marked the kickoff of the annual Beauté Noir Pageant, a powerhouse weekend of music, innovation, and inspiration that has turn into a must-attend on Atlanta’s cultural calendar.
All in all, it was an evening of connection, influence, and simple type. I’m so grateful to have been a part of such a good looking celebration, and sure, the garbs have been the whole lot!
Janell Stephens proprietor of Camille Rose
B Simone
Karon Weary and Yung Joc
Karon Weary, Terry Vaughn, and Yung Joc
Reco Chapple and Yung Joc
R&B Group Brownstone
Claire Sulmers, proprietor of Trend Bomb Day by day
T.C. Carson
Joshua Love, proprietor of Black Boy Artwork Present
Demetria McKinney and I
Maggie, Reco, I
Yandy Smith
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